How to Search Washington County, Ohio Records (Start Here)
Washington County, Ohio — Clerk of Courts for case records, County Auditor for property values, County Recorder for deeds. Ohio uses Auditors, not Assessors.
- Court cases: Clerk of Courts — Common Pleas criminal, civil, and domestic relations.
- Property values: County Auditor — search by address, owner, or parcel.
- Recorded documents: County Recorder — deeds, mortgages, liens.
- Marriage: Probate Court.
Each source below is verified and links to an official portal.
Criminal & Court Records
Court Records | Common Pleas
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Washington County Common Pleas Court does not as yet have an online search available.
Court Records | County Juvenile
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No online search. Information from the Union County Court of Common Pleas Juvenile Division on types of cases, contact information, daily operations.
Court Records | County Probate
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Information from the Union County Probate Court on how to order Will and Estate, trustee, conservatorship, guardianship, and other probate records.
Jail & Inmate Records
Frequently Asked Questions
Who handles court records in Washington County? ▼
Go to the Clerk of Courts for court records in Washington County. Start at the Clerk of Courts's office for case lookups — Ohio has no statewide court search portal.
Who handles property records in Washington County? ▼
For deeds, mortgages, and liens, go to the County Recorder. For property values and assessment data, go to the County Auditor. For tax bills and payments, go to the County Treasurer.
How do I get birth, death, or marriage records in Washington County? ▼
Ohio handles vital records at the state level through Ohio Department of Health Vital Statistics. Marriage licenses are issued locally by the Probate Court in Washington County.
Are Washington County records available online? ▼
Washington County has partial online coverage — 4 databases are listed on this page, covering court records, and jail and inmate records. Other record types may require an in-person visit or written request.
Does Washington County have a County Assessor? ▼
No. In Ohio, the County Auditor handles property assessments. There is no separate Assessor office. For recorded documents like deeds and mortgages, go to the County Recorder — that is a different office.
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